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ULU TEMBURONG National Park : Eco-Adventure

CANOPYWALKWAYS

Ulu Temburong is Brunei’s first National Park. It has been protected since 1991 and preserved for scientific research and low impact Eco-tourism. Due to its remote location, there are few visitors and the journey itself is an adventure.

Longboat Ride

It begins with 45-minutes by watertaxi ride from Bandar Seri Begawan through a network of rivers and channels around the back of Brunei Bay. You’ll pass by dense mangrove islands and may see some of the vast array of wildlife along the way. Vehicles will take you from Bangar, the local town, to Batang Duri (the end of the road). From there, travel upstream through the rapids of the Temburong River using traditional logboats, to Nattional Park entrance.

Explore along 385m distance half wooden walkways climb to the top of the Skywalk located on hill ridge, at tree top level. Enjoy a great picnic lunch at Temburong river side. We will proceed for a swim at a waterfall (subject on water level) or else take boat ride down stream and return to BSB. (Option) Floating with tubing down the stream.


Programme:

07.45am Depart Bandar (BSB) by watertaxi from Jalan Residency jetty.

Begin Your journey with A Scenic Riverine Cruise by Public launch all the ways to Bangar Temburong Town.

08.30am After 45 mins boat ride  you arrive in Bangar jetty and warm welcome by our representative local  Guide.

08.45am Overland transfer from  Bangar jetty to Batang Duri

09.10am After 20 mins  arrive at Batang Duri longboat jetty

09.30  Continue travel up river through picturesque temburong rainforest by open Iban longboat knows as “Temuai” to UTNP(National Park Registration).

10.00am Reaching at ulu Temburong National park – Registration centre . After registration trekking begin 716 steps to Canopy walkways (skywalk located on hill top)
*Guide interpretation of the important & usefulness of rainforest  along the track
*Share experience knowledge with local tribe.
*Visit fishspa waterfall and tubing with rubbering.13.00pm Lunch serve at Az BAck to Nature Campsite
14.30pm  Depart down stream by longboat to Batang Duri, transfer by vehicle to Bangar Jetty.

15.15pm Depart by public launch to BSB. Back home with sweet memories of
Temburong Tropical Rainforest.Tour ends

Information:

1.You will be in the outdoors all days. The environment may be effected by heat, cold, rain, and sun. The river could be high or low depending upon recent rain falls. The programme may need adjust to these condtions and the interests/abilities of your group. Guide will advise you of the current conditions and weather these might alter your schedule, if necessary.

2.If you are not accustomed to being outdoors for a all day, please be sure to wear light coloured, loose fitting clothing, bring a practical sun hat (with securing code), and lots of sun cream.


3. Temburong is remarkably free of biting insects, and most people don’t use any insect repellent. But some people are more susceptible than others, so bring your favourite insect repellent that works for you.

We will provide:

Ø All transportation land & water
Ø Buffet Lunch
Ø National Park Entrance fees
Ø A guide to accompany you at all times.



What to Bring:

Shorts T-Shirt, shoes or slippers advised for the longboat trip. For the walk in the forest.short pants are recommended, shirt and a pair of rubber walking shoes with a good grip for walking on slippery planks.

Rucksack, a change of clothes, sun lotion, hat, raincoat, camera, binoculars, small towel for the walk, swimsuit, insect repellent-non aerosol type. Some snacks and drinks in case you get hungry and thirsty enroute.


Important considerations for your visit:
Leave only footprints and take only photographs – no rubbish please

4x4 WHEEL DRIVE MT PAGON BRUNEI HIGHEST PEAK

Recently a groups of 10 units 4x4wheel vehicle drive from C.A.R.E association when to Mt. Pagon. It was the first  4x4wd tested driving  through slippery logging roads. Among 10 units 4x4wd only one unfortunately unlucky was turn over when descending slippery roads, but passenger safely unhurt.

MERARAP HOTSPRING LAWAS

Day 01.

Merarap hotspring situated 69km from Lawas Town. Perfect places those seeking serenity wuth rainforest surrounding next Trusan River. Accessible by 4x4wd criss-cross into the highland interior of Sarawak. Vehicle 4x4wd journey will take 1.5hrs follow logging roads subject on weather condition, but if raining journey take bit longer as logging roads more slippery before reaching Merarap Hotspring Lodge.

upon arrival check-in Merarap Hotspring Lodge and lunch will be serve at Merarap Restaurant viewing river.

Afternoon:

• Free at leisure
  
• Dip & relax at the many hot spring pools open 24hr daily cater for guest use. (Hot sulphuric water are curative for rheumatism, influenza & skin diseases)



• Dinner & overnight at Merarap Hotspring Lodge


• Night walk to spot noctonal animal around hot spring area
  
  

Day 2.

• Breakfast at Merarap Hotspring Restuarant.



• Explore numerous hot spring source along bank of Trusan River.



• Lunch at Merarap Hotspring Restaurant



• After lunch, depart for the 3 hours guided trails crossing huge boulder & trek into the virgin rainforest that surrounded the Merarap Hotspring



• Dinner & overnight at merarap hotspring lodge
  

Day 3.

• Breakfast at Merarap Hotspring Restaurant



• Last dip & relaxing at open hot spring pool.



• Depart 4x4wd to Lawas Town.
  


• Lunch at Lawas Town local restaurant.



• Tour ends
  

Tour Price:

• min 2 $270.00 pp



• min 3-5 $200.00 pp



• min 6-10 $170.00 pp
  

Tour included:

• Transportation 4x4wd, accommodation merarap hotspring lodge twin sharing, meals and local guide.
  
  

What to bring:

• Torchlight, sandals & shoes for jungle trekking, extra clothing, camera or video cam with spare battery, binoculars, first aids kit, mosquito repellent and adventure senses.

MOUNT PAGON

Mount Pagon, Brunei's highest mountain height 1850m asl (6070 ft) located between boundary Brunei Temburong and Limbang, state of Sarawak. Mt Pagon only accessible by 4x4WD through Limbang logging roads drive cross-criss mountain range on sarawak highland.

Recently expedition of 5 hiker  from CARE collaboration with MESRA association do the first climb  Mt Pagon in 2D/1N. The first day expedition start with 2 vehicle 4x4WD begin from Limbang Town, state of sarawak drive through oilpalms  plantation along kubong roads. The Journey itself full of interest with beautiful scenery countryside over looking view from  mountain ridge. Expedition reach at Mt pagon basecamp  at 14.00hrs. unfortunately, the weather changing from sunny day change to thunderstorm. The mountain roads become slippery  interrupt our journey specially when driving the down hill.

For the first night 5 hikers setup camping gear  at Mt Pagon basecamp 1  then prepared food for dinner and early sleep for next day hike. Night time at campingsite temperature 15 degree celsius ensure bring warm clothes and sleeping bags.

Second day expedition at dawn wakeup gibbon call can hear as early 5.30 hrs in the morning, and all 5 climbers wakeup prepared heavy breakfast with hot cup 3+1 coffee. Trekking start as early 7.00 hrs through logging activities, after 1 hours trekking 5 climbers reach at Mt Pagon foothill. All 5 climber take a short break and resting then continue with first challenge by climb wallstone, and no choice 5 climber has to go thru by grip on tree root clinging hillslope.

After 3 hours climb on difficult track 5 climbers reach at abundant resam scrambling fern forming thick, pure thickers interrupt your climbing. No choice we make your trail by crawling under thick scrambling fern and left heavy bagpack behind, then continue climbing through mosses forest all the ways to Summit Mt.Pagon.

Finally, by 12.30hrs 5 climbers stepping their legs at Summit Mt.Pagon with spectacular view Mt. Murud (holly mountain) and Brunei's Pristine Tropical Rainforest. All climbers take this opportunity by taking as many photograph from high Mt.Pagon. After enjoy having box lunch and enough resting 5 climbers start descend at 13.00 hours back to basecamp 1 and reach there by 16.00 hours.

Our mains expedition consider successfull 5 climbers did their climb within 2D / 1N. Expedition return to Brunei by leaving Mt.Pagon basecamp 1 at 17.00 hours, and we arrive at Kuala Luarah immigration post at 21.00 hours. Expedition ends

BISAYAH HOMESTAY & BUFALO RACE

The exotic island of Borneo is rich with abundant tropical rainforest and home many indigenous tribes with diverse CULTURE and traditions.

Introduction.

In Sarawak, there is a group of people known as Bisayah. They live in separate houses along the banks of middle reaches of the limbang River in the fifth Division of sarawak, and in the neighbouring sultanate of Brunei. In ancient times Bisayah known as were" Tenggara".

History.

The Bisayahs are said to have originated from an ancestor named Orang Kaya Gunang, a Visaya ( as called in the Philipines ) who fled from the Philipines after he had a quarrel with his brothers and sisters over their deceased father's property. When he came to Limbang he married a tenggara woman and they had a number of children who called themselves Bisayahs after the race of the father

Festival.

Bisayahs community celebrates Babulang Fest very early june all years around this is the largest or grandest of the many rituals, ceremonies and festival of the traditional Bisayah (Borneo) of Limbang, Sarawak. It is joyful occasion, involving many people displaying colourful traditonal costumes, decorations and handicrafts. It is only durring 'Babulang Fest' that these Bisayahs dance, songs, handicrafts and hospitality to their guests are on display.

The highlights are the Miss Babulang competition and the Water Buffalo Race
Programme; Experience warm hospitality homestay with Bisayah community.

Activities;

-Learning Bisayah cultures and customary

-Learning daily lifestyle

-Learning how to fishing

-Riding waterbuffalo

-Cultural shows

-Visit attraction places such muddspring, Limbang Museum, and boat ride upstream